Understanding Lower Back Pain

With 98% of adults experiencing back pain at some point in their life, we wanted to look at possible causes, a range of solutions, and different ways to avoid it.  For some, back pain might be brought about by a specific incident – a tweak when lifting something heavy, bending over the wrong way and […]

How to increase your running distance.

Increase your distance

Increasing your training distance to achieve half marathon instead of 10k can seem a daunting prospect however it can be achieved safely and successfully following some basic principles. Have a plan. Make sure you look at the date you need to achieve your half marathon distance and plan backwards week upon week so that you […]

Winter Running Tips

Running over the winter months is certainly not the easiest with the weather, light and potential hazards at play. Check out our winter running tips to help you get out training in these cold months and stay on track for your fitness goals. With dark nights and the cold weather, you may find it harder […]

Rehab like an athlete

Rehab like an athlete

Want to learn how to rehab like an athlete? We see lots of patients here at Harris & Ross – lots of elite athletes needing to get back to their special sport. But also many more people just like you or me, just trying to recover from their own injuries and get back to doing […]

Want to become a Physiotherapist?

Want to become a Physiotherapist?

Do you want to become a Physiotherapist? Read on to find out more about what the role involves, what qualifications and qualities you will need, and where you might go with your career. As a physiotherapist you will work with people on a daily basis, assessing and structuring treatment programmes for your patients. You will […]

Good work posture

Good work posture

Good work posture is renowned for being important in the office, yet is hardly ever encouraged. It may feel more comfortable to slouch in your chair, or it seems like you are too busy to notice your posture. But over time the build up of bad pressure and stretch through your muscles and joints can […]

5 Ways To Beat Your 10k Personal Best

Personal Best

The Bollington 10K takes place on 10th August. Work towards beating your personal best with our top tips and improve your training with Harris & Ross.

Back to sport 21 weeks after a nasty injury left her with detached hamstrings!

Back to sport 21 weeks after a nasty injury

Katy tells us how Andy and the surgeons helped her back to sport 21 weeks after a nasty injury left her with detached hamstrings! ” Andy Renshaw  was recommended to me by an Orthopaedic specialist in November 2020 after a sports injury resulted in detachment of my right hamstrings. I was told I needed to […]

Hiking or Fell Running?

Hiking or Fell Running?

Hiking or Fell Running? Here’s some tips from Senior Physiotherapist Owen Clarke, and Podiatrist Ollie Taylor to keep you on the right path 😉 Like any endurance challenge, the key is correct and specific preparation. The majority of all injuries occur when muscles or joints are exposed to an amount of load that is more […]